2 Esdras 7:133

133 and gracious, because he is gracious to those who turn in repentance to his law;

2 Esdras 7:133 In-Context

131 Therefore there shall not be[aj] grief at their destruction, so much as joy over those to whom salvation is assured.”

132 I answered and said, “I know, O Lord, that the Most High is now called merciful, because he has mercy on those who have not yet come into the world;

133 and gracious, because he is gracious to those who turn in repentance to his law;

134 and patient, because he shows patience toward those who have sinned, since they are his own creatures;

135 and bountiful, because he would rather give than take away;[ak]